Chelsea manager Antonio Conte admits Harry Kane is ‘one of the best strikers in the world’… and admits he tried to sign Kyle Walker

Antonio Conte has admitted he would love Harry Kane leading the line at Stamford BridgeGetty – ContributorHarry Kane has become one of the best strikers in the world after a mammoth haul of goalsGetty – Contributor

“If you go to buy Kane now, it would be at least £100m. If I see this price for a striker, I know for sure he’s a big striker.”

Spurs maintain Kane, 23, is not for sale but they cashed in on Walker by selling him to Manchester City in a £50m deal, despite Chelsea’s attempt to sign him.

Conte said: “If you want Walker, you know that Walker is expensive. We tried to buy Walker.”

The Italian insists Spurs are a genuine threat to Chelsea’s title defence but can play without the pressure of the big boys.

Kyle Walker completed a £50million move from Spurs to Manchester City – but Antonio Conte admits he wanted him at ChelseaGetty – ContributorDiego Costa has been training alone in Brazil – and seemingly on his way out of ChelseaInstagram @diegocosta

Diego Costa trains on a beach to keep fit for potential move from Chelsea to Atletico Madrid